Infrastructure Private Equity Intern - H2 2026 / Frankfurt (M/F)

Job Description

Department :

Infrastructure

Location :

Frankfurt

Contract :

Internship

Duration :

5-6 months

Start date :

July 2026 or October 2026

The role:

• Opportunity to join Ardian Infrastructure Frankfurt office starting in Q3 or Q4 2026
• Perform due diligence, research, analysis and decision-making documents of transactions
• Develop financial models to value target companies
• Effectively synthesize information to present complex business plan outcomes
• Conduct research on sectors identified through origination activities to target specific industries and potential investments
• Collaborate with colleagues on various projects and initiatives to support investment decision-making
• Support in monitoring and tracking existing portfolio companies

Profile:

• Currently in the final year of a Bachelor's program or pursuing an advanced Master's degree, with exceptional academic achievements from a top-tier business school or university
• Relevant prior internships in related fields (e.g. Private Equity, M&A, Consulting) and / or industrial infrastructure background
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Thorough commercial understanding of Private Equity and corporate finance as well as infrastructure sector excitement strongly preferred
• Curiosity to engage in complex problem solving within a dynamic team setting
• Proactive style and strong communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Professional fluency in English, additional European language skill incl. German is preferred

These expectations are not exhaustive and will vary based on the candidates’ capabilities and the team's needs. Most importantly, we aim to attract dedicated, team-oriented interns who possess a deep desire to learn, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to achieving the highest standards of performance.

About the Team:

This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the expansion of Ardian’s infrastructure investment activities in Germany, BeNeLux, and the Nordics. As an intern, you will become an integral part of our team, working closely with our investment professionals and gaining valuable insights into the dynamic field of infrastructure investing.

At Ardian, Infrastructure Private Equity embodies entrepreneurial and innovative thinking, aimed at finding sustainable solutions for social and ecological challenges while maintaining our commitment to being a reliable partner to our stakeholders. We pride ourselves on being Architects of Lasting Change, a diverse team of specialists dedicated to delivering excellence today, while always thinking about our collective impact tomorrow – as owners and operators of essential assets, we support the foundations upon which modern economies rely.

Since 2005, Ardian Infrastructure made in excess of 70+ investments across Europe, North America, and South America. Our portfolio spans three main verticals – Energy, Digital, and Transport infrastructure – making us the second-largest owner of toll roads globally, an airport operator serving over 80m passengers annually, and a renewable energy producer with more than 8.2GW of heat and power capacity. We currently manage c. $47bn in infrastructure assets and invest through Infrastructure Fund VI, a $20bn platform that recently closed, cementing Ardian’s position as one of Europe’s leading infrastructure investors.

Our goal is to partner with market-leading companies in their growth strategies, with an increasing focus on the energy transition, including notable partnerships with Attero, EWE, London Heathrow Airport, Verne and Venice Airport.

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